Showing posts with label blogswap. Show all posts
Showing posts with label blogswap. Show all posts

4.23.2014

Beauty Bag Goodie Swap Reveal

This Months Beauty Bag Goodie Swap was all about creating the perfect lip! To say I am obsessed with new lippies would be an understatement! I was paired with Jessica from Life's Better Being Southern. Who doesn't want beauty tips from a southern belle that works in cosmetics...win win win for me :)

Whats in The Bag:
One| Makeup Forever makeup bag
Two| Sephora Rouge : Call Girl
Three|Baby Lips: Peach Kiss 
Four| Sephora universal lip liner

                           
Perks of the goodies:
One| This makeup forever bag is the perfect size to carry in your purse but it has plenty of room to fit all of your daily essentials
Two| If you haven't already noticed , I'm a bright lips kinda girl and "Call Girl" packs one hell of a punch. Its the perfect bright pink lip for spring and summer

                                       

Three| Baby lips is perfect for a low key day and for anyone with dry lips ( ME!)
 Peach Kiss is a shimmery nude
                                                   


Four| My life is pretty much complete now that I own this liner! I have literally worn it for the last 4 days in a row with a red, pink, nude, and a purply shade. It is the perfect solution to those messy bright colors that smudge. It prevents the lipstick from fanning out onto your skin without having to find a matching liner.
THANK YOU FOR MY GOODIES JESSICA!

Check out the Beauty Bag participants and their goodies!


1.31.2014

Beauty Bag Pairs Announced

Here we go ladies these are the pairs that were randomly selected by the sophisticated method of throwing names in a bag and pulling out two at a time . Please contact  your partner by Monday to introduce yourself and swap contact info. Please let me know if you have not heard from your partner by Monday. Remember all swaps should include 3-5 items and should be shipped by Feb 15 th at the very latest. Thank you all so much for signing up and joining Kayla and I on our very first Beauty Bag Adventure! The group is small but oh so sweet !!!!!When you receive your Beauty Bag please post and link up to show off your goodies :)


Shadia & Michelle

Kayla & Tessa

Vanessa & Kelly

Brittany & Linzi

Link Up

1.14.2014

Take-Over Tuesday: Ady

Have you ever started reading a blog and realized that if you and the writer met you'd probably be instant friends?Well Ady is THAT blogger. Her blog title has the word Glitter in it, she loves hip-hop music, and her posts frequently feature sarcasm...win win win. Check her out !
What's your name? Ady

Where are you from? Atlanta, Ga

What's your favorite quote? Do not follow where the path may lead, go instead and leave a trail.

What's your blog name?
 When In Doubt Just Add Glitter... but I'm in the middle of a blog redesign! :) 

Why did you start blogging?  My friend Chelsea was a blogger and ended up creating me a blog to show me how awesome it was.  I never thought I'd like blogging but I'm still going at it and I've really enjoyed it! Thanks Chelster for creating my bloggy blog!

How'd you pick your blog name? Let's just say I'm a fan of Glitter!

What's your favorite part of blogging? I love meeting and connecting with new people and having "blog friends".  I also love keeping track of and sharing my life and getting it all out.  It's a central place I can go for ME and I love that!

Where do you find inspiration for your blog posts? Everyday life.... things that I think would inspire or help others in some way.  

Do you have any special weekly posts?  I used to do a Throwback Thursday post weekly but that kind of died down.  I'd love to start a "bitch it out" linkup once a month like Cosmo does if anyone is interested in joining in on that one msg me!

Three fav blogs to read and why ? There are so many!  I have 14 favorites I keep handy on my sidebar... girls that'd I'd be friends with in real life.  You can find them on my sidebar!  I like genuine honest funny blogs where I'm either learning something and/or taking something away from it.  People that are "different".  That's why I love them!  I also only really love reading blogs where the blogger communicates with me and I really feel like we're "blog friends".  

Why do you read fabulously faint? Well I just started so I'm excited to get to know Brittany!  I already can't wait to read some of those recipes!

    5 Random Facts about you:
    1. Im a Taurus
    2.I have the cutest puppy in the whole wide world
    3.My real name isn't Ady it's Ashley Ann...long story
    4.I love reading fashion blogs and shoes but a 3" heel is my max...so anyone out there knows of some              good low heeled shoes holla atcha girl
    5.ROLL TIDE


For FabulouslyFaint's answers visit Ady's Blog and start following her while your at it !

1.07.2014

Take-Over Tuesday: Shadia


Its Tuesday and you know what that means! Time for a Take-over with Shadia from Baby Button BrownI love DIY ideas and seeing the way other people craft and decorate their homes. Shadia's Christmas projects caught my eye and I've been reading ever since. Not to mention her photos of her little man are always too cute to handle! Head over to her blog and check her out!
What's your name? Shadia
Where are you from? Texas! Where we hardly ever get snow so send some over if you have it! :)
A quote that you love or that describes you:  “If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” - Dr Wayne Dyer
What's your blog name? Baby Button Brown
Why did you start blogging? When I became a mother in 2013, I was dying to find a way to be able to document my experience as a mom and wife. I had created an account a long time ago because I love writing but never got around to it until then!
How'd you pick your blog name? We call our son Button (read story here), and decided this blog was mostly about him and to document his little life so why not name it after him but the blog is about that and more!
What's your favorite part of blogging? It's sort of a release for all my thoughts and feelings and being able to put it into words feels good! Aside from the fact that one day my son can look back and read it. I also love all the people I have met through blogging, I love reading their stories.
Where do you find inspiration for your blog posts? My son, being a wife, a working mama, my love for cooking, everything!
Do you have any special weekly posts and/or favorites? I love writing but sometimes it's a little hard with work and a baby but I try to do a love list and monthly baby update.
What are your three favorite blogs to read and why? 
Little Baby Garvin- Jessica is seriously the most creative, coolest mama ever! I get a lot of inspiration for everything from her.
Wifessionals- Kaitlyn always has the best advice! Her posts are always so deep and thoughtful. I love this blog.
First Comes Love-  Jen is such a cool mom and her photography is beautiful!! I love reading about her beautiful daughter, her DIY's among other awesome things she writes about.
Why do you read Fabulously Faint? Brittany is such an inspiration. Besides, being an Oncology nurse is so cool! Her recipes are mouth watering and I just love her outlook on life. I'm so glad I met her!!
5 random facts about you that you think readers would enjoy hearing:
1. I am a graphic designer but I work in a company where I help people with disabilities. Total 180 in careers but I love it.
2. I really, really, really wanted to be a fashion or interior designer. I still hope to be that one day.
3. I used to be a party animal, if you saw me now, you would never think that haha.
4. Being a mother made me an entirely new person. All my friends and people around me always talked about this and I never knew the feeling until I had Elliot. It's the most rewarding experience of my life!
5. I love Target. It's more of an obsession. They have the best stuff for every part of the house as well as cute clothes for baby and me! I love, love, love that store. Terrible. ;)
Thank you Brittany for letting me participate! Don't forget to follow be on Bloglovin' and Instagram! (@shadiabrown).

To see Fabulously Faint's answers visit Shadia's Blog . If you are interested in participating in a Takeover Tuesday and/or meeting the previous Take-Over Tuesday participants click here !


12.17.2013

Take Over Tuesday: Tearsa

This week I want to introduce you all to Tearsa who is the writer of one of my favorite blogs Living In Color Mom. She has THE cutest little boy and is quite the DIYer ,the girl can make magic with a Sharpie I swear . Check her out !

Name: Tearsa

Blog Name: Living in Color Mom

Where are you from ?: Utah

Favorite quote: "I never said it would be easy. I only said it would be worth it."

How'd you choose your blog name?: I grew up all around the world, surrounded by so much culture & color. My husband is African American & our little boy is a mixed baby. I'm living in color!

Why did you start a blog?: I am always working on a new project and I love showing it off. What better way than to share it on a blog for the world to see?! I also wanted to give a little glimpse of our wonderfully unique interracial family.

Where do you find inspiration for your posts?: Everywhere! Magazines, Pinterest but most of my ideas come to me while I'm in the shower!

Which blogs are your three favorites to read ?:
 I'm biased. My sister-in-law just started a blog,B'sknees & her pics are to die for! 

Also, my blogger friend, Whitney at My Life as Whitney  has such cute style & her little girl is adorable! 

My favorite design blogger is Sarah M. Dorsey Designs She gives me amazing ideas for my home.

What is currently your favorite post that you've written?: Every post I write becomes my favorite. I love telling stories with my weird humor & giggle all through writing them. My favorite post right now, which is a family tradition, is my tutorial on English Christmas Crackers .The posts that are most relevant to my blog are my Meat & Feat mixed-race family features & of course when I write about my own life as a mixed race family!

Why do you read fabulously faint? Brittany's story is so inspiring! She has such a positive outlook on life dealing with P.O.T.S. She is a beautiful reminder to be grateful for everything we've been given in our life!



5 random facts about you:
-I will dance to just about anything. And now that I'm a mom, there is nothing cool about my dance moves
-No matter how hard I try, I can't draw faces. All my paintings from my art class are faceless people
-I was born in Brazil & switched at birth
-My favorite pair of sweats look like hobo pants & I'm pretty sure my husband wants to burn them
-I despise the word MOIST.

For more crafts & awkwardness, come visit me  :)


To see Fabulously Faint's answers visit Tearsa's Blog. If you are interested in participating in a Takeover Tuesday let me know :)


12.03.2013

Take-Over Tuesday: Michelle

This week I have the pleasure of introducing Michelle from Sugar, Spice, & Newlywed Life. Michelle is the cutest teacher and newlywed whose blog features delicious recipes and stories about her everyday life. Reading her 5 random facts makes me even more excited to continue following her blog :)


Name: Michelle Irons 



Where are you from? : beautiful Tennessee ,USA 

Favorite Quote: walk by faith not by sight

How'd you choose your blog name?: Growing up I had a cute sign my mom had in my room about sugar and spice. It just came to mind when thinking of a title.

Why did you start a blog?: I've enjoyed reading blogs for years now. I love getting new recipes, ideas, and getting to make blog friends. Everyday life is funny, stressful, and always full of the unexpected so it is fun to share these experiences with the blog community and support one another. So I decided to join the blog                                                                  family!

Where do you find inspiration for your posts?: Everyday life! I love blogs that are just that, everyday life. I find them fun to read and relate to. I especially enjoy decorating and home things also I love cooking (yay for your Foodie Fridays, delicious!).

What are your top three blogs to read?:


I love this blog and following this awesome mamma and her beautiful family! Kayla post fun everyday life post that are fun to read as well as posting great favorite things post. I could list 10+ reasons why I love her blog!
I recently found Linzi’s blog and instantly loved it! She recently posted an awesome coffee post that I can’t get enough of! This stunning mamma also recently posted an amazing list of great cosmetics under $10. I’m a make-up/bathroom products junkie and love stuff like this!
This was one of the first blogs I ever followed and really got into. At one point I even e-mailed her about starting my own blog but finally after a year did so.  Jenna postall favorite things:  DIY projects, awesome recipes, she’s an organizing queen, and so much more. I really enjoy this blog so much!

Do you have any special weekly posts that you do?: I enjoy blogs that share favorite products and give honest feedback about them. So every Wednesday I’m {{attempting}} to post a favorite item or thing. I also am interested in doing some more Link-Ups. This blog is a working progress and I look forward to where it is going.

Why do you read fabulously faint?:I enjoy Fabulously Faint because of Brittany's  optimism and outlook on life. Faced with an illness, I love the way she takes it one day at a time and adjusts to the curve balls life sends us all. Also, Foodie Friday has become one of my favorite blog post all week! The recipes and pictures make me so hungry, I'm just sad we can't meet up for a glass of wine and enjoy some of the goodies! So, so grateful that our blogs found one another :)


5 random facts about you:
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Drew and I are both advanced scuba divers
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I was born in Houston, TX but raised in TN
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I absolutely love teaching and feel it is my calling
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The older I get, the more of a home hermit I am becoming
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I rode on the back of Drew’s Harley to Panama City Beach and back. Over 20 hours round trip on no joke, a >5 inch seat. Ouch! But one of the best adventures we've had!


You can find Fabulously Faint's answers on Michelle's Blog . Let me know if you are interested in participating in a future Take-Over Tuesday :)



11.26.2013

Take-Over Tuesday: Kelly

This weeks Take Over Tuesday is Kelly from Big Apple, Little Bites. She is a sweet blogger from Manhattan  who's beautiful photos give me the ultimate travel envy! ( I mean how FABULOUS is she..little black dress with Champagne in hand..yes please)
Name: Kelly


Country and state: NY, USA

Favorite quote: "The expert in everything was once a beginner "-Helen Hayes

How'd you pick your blog title?: I live in Manhattan (the Big Apple) and I'm trying to be more fit (little bites of healthy food!). 

What topics made you want to start your blog?: Fitness and Fashion. 

Where do you finding inspiration for blogging?: Other blogs, especially crafty blogs.

What are your 3 favorite blogs to read? :
1. Skunk Boy --I love Katie's blog because of her amazing fashion sense. She also extremely talented and makes the most adorable creatures for home decor, wedding topper, ornaments..you name it!
2.Sincerely Kinsey--I love reading her blog because of her DIY creations. She's also an amazing photographer
3.Scathingly Brilliant--I regularly read Kate's blog for her creative illustrations and unique fashion sense. Her new apartment is so colorful and perfect !

Why do you read Fabulously Faint ?: Because I like Brittany's message and how she is sharing her story. I have a chronic illness (ulcerative colitis) and I admire her strength. I find her story to be an inspiration. 

5 random facts about you: 
1. I am a vegetarian (and have been for 6 years) 
2. I don't currently have cable in my apartment (too expensive) 
3. I recently got into running and am hoping to do a half-marathon next year and a marathon in         2015 
4. I majored in Chemical Engineering but currently work as an Environmental Engineer 
5. I've been to 17 countries and counting...I absolutely love to travel!

Thanks so much! What a great idea :)-Kelly

Check out Kelly's Blog for Faboulously Faint's answers. Let me know if you would like to participate in a future Take-Over Tuesday :)


11.19.2013

Takeover Tuesday: Kayla


Today I am hosting my very first Takeover Tuesday, a day where I will feature bloggers that I love so that you too can get a taste of why I love their blog so much !Please comment an let me know if you would like to featured on next weeks post ;)Today I have the pleasure of introducing my lovely friend Kayla at Boy Oh {Mamas} Boys She is the amazing mama of two little handsomes and her blog is all about the mama life

Name: Kayla Christine Dolen (My friends call me Kay)

I'm from: California

Blog Name: Boy oh {Mamas}Boys!

How'd you choose your blog title: ....It is what they are ;)

What was your inspiration to start a blog: I started out wanting to share moments with everyone I know because I was asked multiple times through my FB posts to tell my stories through blogging and it turned into falling in love with people I've never met! I love my IG/Blogging mama group!

Where do you find your inspiration for your posts: through other moms that are similar to me

Three favorite blogs and why :
1. Little Baby Garvin -- Jessica is so creative and such the ultimate supermom! She recently started following me through IG and that might have just made my blogging/IG life;) 

2.Hello Newlywed Life--Megan is a sweet mama to Sofia, the best meal planner around and she gives me some good laughs through her blogging stories!!

3. Little Gem --This mama cooks, bakes and shares all her goodie recipes!! Her life as a mama is so precious and fun to read about!!  

5 random facts about you:
1. I'm a neat freak.
2. I love being on the go.
3.I live off of coffee.
4.I'm not a chocolate lover.
5.I could get lost in a good book.

What's your favorite quote: The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more,that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds .and that's what you've given me.That's what I'd hoped to give to you forever -Nicholas Sparks

Why do you read FabulouslyFaint: to keep up with Brittany's story and because I love her Foodie Fridays